A private school in the Wolf Trap area is one step closer to expanding its services to younger students.
The Fairfax County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval Wednesday (Oct. 8) of a special exception permit for Oakcrest School to expand its campus to add kindergarten through fifth-grade students.
While some Fairfax County Public Schools grapple with overcrowding, a private school in the Wolf Trap area hopes to boost enrollment by welcoming younger students.
The Oakcrest School plans to start serving kindergarten and elementary students, expanding its current scope of sixth through 12th grade, according to a zoning application recently submitted to Fairfax County.
Counting swimmers, a diver and a relay team, there were four champions from local schools at the recent private school state meet in Stafford.
In swimming, juniors Kate Douglas from Potomac School and Elizabeth Bryan from Oakcrest School each won two races in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association girls’ competition, held at the Jeff Rouse Swim and Sport Center last Saturday (Feb. 15).
With a winner of two individual races leading the way, the Oakcrest Chargers enjoyed a strong performance at the Northern Virginia Catholic Swimming and Diving Championships.
Oakcrest placed sixth in the girls private high-school meet in Manassas.
